# Software Engineering Manager - Simulation Products

**Company:** [Applied Intuition](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/applied-intuition)
**Location:** Ann Arbor, MI
**Role:** Engineering Management
**Salary:** $185k – $230k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** C++, Python, Java, Software Architecture, Simulation Software, Performance Optimization, People Management, Technical Recruiting
**Posted:** 2026-09-09

> Leads and mentors a software engineering team building reliable, high-performance simulation products, while guiding technical execution, prioritization, and hiring. Requires a bachelor’s degree, programming experience in C++, Python, or Java, people-management experience, and eligibility for a US Government security clearance.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Manage and mentor a team of software engineers.
- Partner with a product manager to build products within the Axion and/or VehicleSim product lines.
- Provide technical guidance, prioritize effectively, and apply best practices to complex software systems.
- Own the technical direction and execution of a critical revenue-generating product.
- Interview and recruit engineers.

## Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, robotics, or a related field.
- 2+ years of people management experience.
- Programming experience with C++, Python, or Java.
- Ability to obtain a US Government security clearance.

## Nice to Have
- Experience working directly with end users.
- Experience building software for technical end users.
- Experience with performance-oriented simulation software.

## Compensation and Benefits
- ATS salary range: $185,000–$230,000 USD base salary.
- Compensation may also include equity, health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off.

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